Er/Ir Specialist

ER and IR Specialist (6-Month Contractor)

Link Group Superannuation and Retirement Solutions is a leading provider of superannuation administration, technology, and retirement solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ER and IR Specialist to join our team as a 6-month contractor. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team, supporting our organization in all aspects of employee relations and industrial relations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide expert advice and support on employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) matters within the organization.
- Manage and resolve employee grievances and disputes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
- Collaborate with HR business partners, legal teams, and senior management to develop and implement ER/IR policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Conduct investigations into employee complaints, ensuring thoroughness, fairness, and compliance with company protocols.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and supervisors in handling disciplinary actions, performance management, and termination processes.
- Stay updated on relevant legislation, industry trends, and best practices in ER and IR to ensure compliance and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities.
- Support the negotiation and administration of enterprise agreements, employment contracts, and other industrial instruments.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as unions, government agencies, and legal counsel, as necessary.
- Prepare reports and presentations on ER/IR matters for senior management and other stakeholders.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as an ER and IR Specialist or a similar role, preferably within the superannuation or financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment laws, industrial relations frameworks, and Fair Work Act.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex ER/IR cases, including investigations, grievances, and dispute resolution.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to balance employee interests, organizational requirements, and legal compliance.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience working with unions and enterprise agreements is a plus.

Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.

Our People & Group Services function is committed to achieving positive outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities we operate in.

We develop and deliver strategic initiatives to make Link Group a place where our people can belong, thrive, and achieve together. Our services span employee communication, engagement and wellbeing, recruitment, HR operations, payroll, Health & Safety, performance and reward, HR systems and reporting, people capability and culture and business partnering.

We also provide business services including operations and technology services from our Mumbai hub, as well as marketing, sustainability, and stakeholder communications across our organisation.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We are building a culture where difference is valued. We are doing this by encouraging, supporting and valuing the various talents and perspectives of our people and supporting flexible ways of working. We know that diversity drives innovation and innovation drives growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.